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Scenario:

You’ve trained an AI model, but it is slow, resource-heavy, or not accurate enough. AI can guide you in optimizing model performance, improving speed, reducing memory usage, and enhancing accuracy for real-world deployment.

Step 0: Define Your Goal

Example: You have a text classification model:

• Goal: Increase accuracy on validation data
• Reduce inference time for large datasets
• Optimize memory usage for deployment

Step 1: Craft the AI Prompt

Treat AI as a machine learning optimization expert. Include:

1. Model type and framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
2. Dataset and current performance metrics
3. Ask for practical optimization suggestions, such as hyperparameter tuning, pruning, quantization, or knowledge distillation

Example Prompt:

My text classification model achieves 85% accuracy but is slow for large datasets. 
Suggest model optimization techniques to improve accuracy, reduce inference time, 
and reduce memory usage. Include code examples where applicable.

Step 2: AI Output Example

AI Recommendations:

1. Hyperparameter Tuning

from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV
# Example: tuning a RandomForestClassifier
param_grid = {'n_estimators': [50, 100, 200], 'max_depth': [None, 10, 20]}
grid = GridSearchCV(model, param_grid, cv=3)
grid.fit(X_train, y_train)

2. Model Pruning & Quantization (PyTorch)

import torch
# Reduce model size by pruning weights
torch.nn.utils.prune.l1_unstructured(model.layer, name='weight', amount=0.2)

3. Knowledge Distillation

• Train a smaller “student” model using predictions from a larger “teacher” model for faster inference.

4. Batch Processing & Vectorization

• Process inputs in batches for GPU or CPU efficiency

Step 3: Mini Lab Challenges

1. Apply grid search or randomized search to optimize hyperparameters.
2. Use PyTorch pruning to reduce memory usage on a deep learning model.
3. Implement batch inference for large datasets.
4. Challenge: Combine quantization and pruning for deployment on limited hardware.

Step 4: Pro Tips

• Start with profiling your model to identify bottlenecks
• Combine multiple optimization techniques (hyperparameter tuning + pruning)
• Always validate model performance after optimization
• Use AI prompts to generate example optimization code for your specific framework

Key Takeaways

• AI can guide practical model optimization strategies
• Clear prompts + current metrics = actionable improvements
• Optimization improves accuracy, speed, and memory efficiency
• Using AI reduces trial-and-error and accelerates deployment readiness